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Friday, September 19, 2008

I Must Be "Courage The Cowardly Dog"....

Courage is a deeply loyal but incredibly timid dog who would go to any lengths to save or defend his owners Eustace and Muriel from the paranormal elements that threaten their normal daily existence.

Courage is extremely "fearful" of all these unusual visitors that keep cropping up at their home uninvited, and if given a chance, he would just rather run away or hide from them. That's the reason why he is called "cowardly". And yet, in spite of his extreme fear, he is ready to fight for his dear life just to save his Muriel from danger. He manages to find "courage" in himself to do so. That is the most endearing part that I love about this character.

Courage is an abandoned dog, adopted by Muriel who lives in the middle of Nowhere, with her husband Eustace Bagge. Eustace is a farmer who just likes to sit and watch his old black and white television and scare Courage with his "Scary Mask". Thus, we can understand why Courage loves Muriel and would do anything to save her.

I can identify myself with "Courage the Cowardly Dog" in so many ways. I have a great fear of the unknown and don't like to be faced with uncertainties in life.I know that I am "Cowardly", that is, if given a choice, I would rather run away or escape from the situation or hide under the bed and hope that the threat would just disappear on its own. But, when I have no other choice, I would grit my teeth and face the adversities and do my best to come out of it in one piece.